New DMCA Rules Support Hacking!!!

posted 07-27-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

How many of you out there have a jailbroken iPod? How many of you own a Wii with the Homebrew Channel installed? How many of you have unlocked your cell phones? In the past, these activities were a part of the underbelly of the technology world. They were all instances of “hacking” supported by no [...]

Comic-Con Wrap Up — Everything You Need to Know About What Went Down At SDCC

posted 07-26-10 by Max Tedaldi

A lot happened this past week down in San Diego. You wanted to keep up with all of the ridiculous cosplay outfits and sweet geek announcements, hell, you wanted to be there to witness them first-hand, but alas, Comic-Con has come and gone and you’ve missed out on the nerd mecca of 2010. But do [...]

The Legend of Korra Announced! Airbender Fans Sigh With Relief

posted 07-22-10 by Jack Moore

Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender may have been disappointed by M. Night Shyamalan’s recent film adaptation…okay, they were definitely disappointed. But there is good news! Nickelodeon has announced a sequel to the animated series called The Legend of Korra. The new story will take place 70 years after the events of The Last Airbender [...]

Scott Pilgrim Ends, Fans Celebrate With More Scott Pilgrim

posted 07-21-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

If you are a fan of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim, the indie comic book series that is quickly winning over fans everywhere, then today was simultaneously an awesome and depressing day. Unfortunately, the series is over and the chronicles of Scott Pilgrim in his video game-themed world have come to an end. On the [...]

Sam Raimi to Direct Earp: Saints for Sinners

posted 07-20-10 by Jack Moore

Comic book adaptations are the trend in Hollywood these days, with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World coming out in August and slew of superhero movies slated for the next few years. Now a new adaptation is on the horizon, with a director comic fans can get behind. Sam Raimi, director of the Evil Dead and [...]

Kuroshitsuji II Anime Review Part 2

posted 07-19-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

When I last left you, I was talking about the new cast of Kuroshitsuji II, and how their unabated violence and cruelty left me pining for Ciel and Sebastian’s subtly evil undertones. Well, that brings us to Kuroshitsuji II episode 2, and the greatest opening to an anime ever. Yes, Kuroshitsuji II episode 2 has [...]

Nicolas Cage Sells His Soul to Ghost Rider 2

posted 07-16-10 by Jack Moore

Nicolas Cage is going to be getting back on his demonic motorcycle. Although 2007’s Ghost Rider was almost universally panned, the film made enough money to get a sequel in today’s sequel-hungry environment. In an interview with Craig Ferguson, Cage confirmed that he is going to portray Johnny Blaze once again. Cage also said that [...]

Too Much 3D Makes You Sick?

posted 07-14-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

So recently, the guys over at Sony decided to unveil their new Terms of Service. Now normally Terms of Service aren’t really all that interesting, but we stumbled upon something that was interesting to say the least and dangerous to say the most … if you were exaggerating that is: Some people may experience discomfort [...]

Comic-Con So Far . . .

posted 07-09-10 by Max Tedaldi

Unless you’ve been living under a rock that is void of any and all geek knowledge (AKA you have a consulting job) you know that we are less than two weeks away from Comic-Con. In case you were wondering, that is the sound of your inner geek doing cartwheels and back-flips while screaming, probably something [...]

It’s All Geek to Me: Zombie Brain Munching News!! The Walking Dead Cast Pic

posted 06-28-10 by Dan Kaufman

Kirkman has said his idea for the series was to examine what happens to the characters of a zombie movie after the credits roll – what everyday life is like for them in this drastically changed world, and even more importantly, how it changes them. He wants to show how catastrophe can bring out the absolute best and worst in human nature

Riddle Me This Batman, Who Will Play the Riddler?

posted 06-10-10 by Max Tedaldi

There is no word yet on exactly how truthful this rumor may be, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt has apparently been put on the short list of actors to play the Riddler in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Batman 3. Is there a script yet? No. Has Riddler been confirmed as one of the villains in the film? Nope. [...]

Fight Scenes — Compare and Contrast

posted 06-09-10 by Max Tedaldi

Different TV shows and movies have very different conceptions of the way a fight would go down. Some choose to show a flashy, exciting melee where so many furious punches are landed that if the fight occurred in real life the fighters would probably be in a coma (see Rocky IV if you don’t know [...]

Mark Hamill Quits the Joker Forever

posted 05-28-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

No! No say it isn’t so! Mark Hamill you were the Joker of our collective childhood! You perfected the evil voice. I don’t give a crap about Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson or anyone else who tries to put on the white face-paint (except for Daniel Day Lewis … he might do a good job [...]

AmericAnime — Invading Your Saturday Morning Cartoons!

posted 05-14-10 by Max Tedaldi

It’s no secret that Japanese anime has had an expanding presence in American media over the past few years. Some anime, like Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo and Spirited Away, come to the US relatively untouched by American hands. Others, like the omnipresent Naruto and Naruto: Shippûden, are edited for American audiences to include less graphic violence. [...]

The Top 20 Characters We Wish Were in M. Night’s The Last Airbender (1-10)

posted 05-12-10 by Angelo D'Argenio

Avatar: The Last Airbender was a deep series enjoyed by many fans. Though it was meant to be a children’s show, the martial arts action, well written humor, and compelling characters made the show enjoyable to all ages. Now, M. Night Shyamalan is helming The Last Airbender, the big screen adaptation of the Avatar series. [...]